Busan

Travel Guide

Dongpirang Village featuring general coastal views, a house and a bay or harbor
Busan featuring landscape views, a bridge and night scenes
Chungnyeolsa showing wildflowers, a park and heritage elements
Gwangalli Beach showing a coastal town, a sandy beach and general coastal views
Busan which includes outdoor eating and night scenes as well as a small group of people

Where to stay in Busan

Haeundae which includes general coastal views, a sunset and a coastal town

Haeundae

4.5/5(300 area reviews)

Famous for its stunning beach, Haeundae also boasts the scenic Dalmaji Hill and Dongbaek Island. Enjoy shopping malls and movie theaters near Haeundae Station, with easy access via Busan Subway Line 2.

Haeundae
Busan Citizens Park featuring heritage elements, a garden and wildflowers

Seomyeon

Consider a visit to Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Seomyeon. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Buam Station or Gaya Station.

Seomyeon
Jagalchi Fish Market showing food and markets

Nampo-dong

Shopping and seafood restaurants are highlights of Nampo-dong. Make a stop by Jagalchi Fish Market or Nampodong Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jangalchi Station to get around town.

Nampo-dong
Jung District which includes a city, a river or creek and a bridge

Jung-gu

4.5/5(66 area reviews)

Travelers choose Jung-gu for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Jungang Station or Nampo Station and check out top sights like Busan Tower.

Jung-gu
Yeongdo which includes boating, a bay or harbor and general coastal views

Yeongdo

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

Located on Yeong Island, Yeongdo District boasts the Korea Maritime and Ocean University and the National Maritime Museum of Korea, offering a unique experience for travelers.

Yeongdo
Lovely night view in Busan, Korea.

Gwangan-dong

When in Gwangan-dong and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Gwangalli Beach or Shinsegae Centum City and hop on the metro to see more the city at Gwangan Station or Suyeong Station.

Gwangan-dong
Ananti at Busan Cove
Ananti at Busan Cove
5 out of 5
268-32, Gijanghaean-ro Gijang-eup, Busan
The price is SAR 852 per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
SAR 852
SAR 937 total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Haeundae Beach and Songjeong Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"We enjoyed it so much even though we couldn’t see the blue sea and blue sky due to the weather. The suite room was bigger than our master room and bathroom together at home! The breakfast was amazing!"

Reviewed on 14 June 2025

Ananti at Busan Cove
Lotte Hotel Busan
Lotte Hotel Busan
5 out of 5
772, Gaya-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan, Busan
The price is SAR 393 per night from Jul 10 to Jul 11
SAR 393
SAR 476 total
10 Jul - 11 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,936 reviews)
"Great hotel"

Reviewed on 1 July 2025

Lotte Hotel Busan
Paradise Hotel Busan
Paradise Hotel Busan
5 out of 5
296, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Busan
The price is SAR 693 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
SAR 693
SAR 850 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,435 reviews)
"Great location, rooms were immaculate, staff were friendly and accommodating, amenities were amazing!"

Reviewed on 30 June 2025

Paradise Hotel Busan
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Urbanstay Seomyeon
Urbanstay Seomyeon
3 out of 5
752, Jungang-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (87 reviews)
"Great location. Great stay"

Reviewed on 14 June 2025

Urbanstay Seomyeon
NEWCZ HAEUNDAE RESIDENCE
NEWCZ HAEUNDAE RESIDENCE
4 out of 5
30 Haeun-daero 570beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Stay at this 4-star residence in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Haeundae Beach and Gwangalli Beach are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (270 reviews)
"Clean and nice large space for a family of 4. Very close to beach and restaurants. I would use this place again."

Reviewed on 28 June 2025

NEWCZ HAEUNDAE RESIDENCE
LCT Residence Y Collection
LCT Residence Y Collection
4 out of 5
30 Dalmaji-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Stay at this 4-star residence in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Haeundae Beach and Gwangalli Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (82 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 30 June 2025

LCT Residence Y Collection
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Busan

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
239
5 - Excellent 58%
4 - Good
144
4 - Good 35%
3 - Okay
25
3 - Okay 6%
2 - Disappointing
2
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Dennis

Best city in South Korea

5/5 - Excellent

Ness

A lot of great places to visit. A variety of food. It's a city surrounded by beautiful mountains and located right next to the ocean. There are plenty of nice beaches to visit, such as Songjung where you can surf as well.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Lots of good foods, awesome options of public transportation, easy access to everything you can imagine. The city offered a nice comfortable atmosphere for travelers to find everything they want easy.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Still my favorite city in the WORLD!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Busan offers tons of great foods in a reasonable price, super friendly people, and the area has a feel like I’m back in Seoul 20 years ago; people are still friendly and traditional markets are packed with so much foods and goods!!!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

So much culture. And the light festival was very pretty.